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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.69, 1,355.28 and 348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.69, 1,355.28 and 348.27 is: 522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.69 : 1,355.28 = 348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.69/1,355.28 = 348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.69x = 1,355.28 × 348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.69x = 472,003.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,003.37/903.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.31

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